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šĀ Curtis Family Vineyardsā Strong Presence
Three Curtis wines made the list:
Cavaliere Shiraz 2020 (4.3 ā
)
Limited Series Shiraz 2016 (4.2 ā
)
Small Batch Shiraz 2021 (4.2 ā
)A strong showing for quality and consistency.
š° Great Value Pick
Two Hands Lilyās Garden Shiraz 2019 (4.2 ā
, $64.99)
š Overall Insights
Most top-rated wines fall in the 4.2ā4.4 range.
Prices vary widelyāfrom under $70 to over $250āhighlighting both boutique luxury and excellent-value options.
McLaren Vale continues to shine as a powerhouse for bold, expressive Shiraz.

š·Ā Curtis Family Vineyardsā Strong Presence
Three wines from Curtis made the list again:
Cavaliere Shiraz 2020 (4.3 ā
)
Limited Series Shiraz 2016 (4.2 ā
)
Small Batch Shiraz 2021 (4.2 ā
)
š Key Takeaways
4.2ā4.4 stars is the dominant range for this month's top wines.
Only a few wines surpassed the 4.5 mark, making them rare gems.
Price points vary widely, from $30 to $250+, catering to both collectors and casual wine lovers.

š·ļø Curtis Wines in the Top 25
Ā
Curtis Family Vineyards continues to impress with five entries:
Cavaliere Shiraz 2020 ā 4.3ā
Martins Vineyard Limited Series Shiraz 2020 āĀ 4.3ā
Pasha Shiraz 2018 āĀ 4.3ā
Limited Series Shiraz 2016 ā 4.2ā
Small Batch Shiraz 2021 ā 4.2ā
š Overall Trends
4.2 to 4.4 stars is the sweet spot for top-rated McLaren Vale Shiraz.
Prices range widely from ~$30 to over $200, reflecting a broad appeal from everyday enjoyment to collector-level prestige.

š· Curtis Family Vineyards Well Represented
Ā
Four Curtis wines made the cut:
Cavaliere Shiraz 2020 (4.3 ā
)
Limited Series Shiraz 2016 (4.2 ā
)
Small Batch Shiraz 2021 (4.2 ā
)
š Key Trends
4.2ā4.4 stars dominated the list.
Limited pricing data across some emerging or boutique labels.
Strong showings from both iconic brands and rising boutique producers.